190 years supporting
local churches in mission
Sharing the gospel afresh in each generation
Jesus was clear that part of his earthly calling was ‘to seek and to save the lost’ (Luke 19:10). Those who founded CPAS in 1836 shared a conviction that a primary calling of local churches is to enable those who are far from Christ to be reconciled to him, and that CPAS could help resource churches to that end.
Christian witness today can feel like an uphill challenge since the narratives of contemporary culture often appear to be out of step with those of Scripture. Yet the gospel remains good news for all people.
CPAS continues its calling to work with churches and leaders to help them share the gospel afresh in each generation. Our current ministry involves the oversight of Venture and Falcon holidays, appointing evangelical clergy to our patronage parishes, and training, resourcing and supporting leaders for mission and evangelism.
Every church a pathway to faith
Every leader a catalyst for evangelism
Every Christian a courageous witness
Every child a chance to explore Jesus
Our current ministry areas of work:
Equipping Leaders
Training events and resources to help leaders and churches grapple with everything from leading in evangelism to PCCs to growing leaders. We also offer bespoke leadership training and facilitation to dioceses and theological colleges. Last year, we invested in over 3,200 people through our leadership training.
Ventures and Falcons
Incredible holidays for 8-18s. Each year we give over 3,000 young people the chance to explore who Jesus is, have fun and make long-lasting, life-enhancing friendships. Falcons are specifically designed for young people facing disadvantage.
Patronage
We are the largest patron in the Church of England, with nearly 700 parishes covering every English diocese. Every year, we appoint mission-minded clergy to around 100 vacant posts. We also advertise jobs in ministry, hold a register of evangelical clergy looking for a move and offer advice for those seeking a new position.